2 flights, 2 countries, 4 nights, 10–14 Oct
MalaccaSingapore4nManila
Four nights in Singapore, ending in Manila with no flight back. Both places are capitals and have a World Heritage site. About 2,600 km of flying in all as the crow flies. Typical October highs are 31–32°C everywhere. Manila averages about 7 mm of rain a day in October. Flights work out at about €45 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Malacca
Malaysia, Start, Sat 10 Oct
Only 198 km: compare trains, buses and ferries
Singapore
Singapore, 4 nights, 10–14 Oct
Island city-state at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, known for hawker centres, Gardens by the Bay, the Botanic Gardens and distinct Chinese, Malay and Indian quarters.
Typical October: highs of 32°C, 5 mm of rain a dayNo other city has fares in and out on these days.
Manila
Philippines, Last stop, Wed 14 Oct
The Philippine capital on Manila Bay, a huge city of contrasts with the Spanish walled town of Intramuros and San Agustin Church, malls, food markets and bay sunsets.
Typical October: highs of 31°C, 7 mm of rain a dayRe-roll this stopSwap Manila for…
- Medan, Indonesia −€76
- Phuket, Thailand −€73
- Jakarta, Indonesia −€71
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam −€70
- Phu Quoc, Vietnam −€57
Same days, the rest of the trip kept, only cities close in price. A swapped-in country may need a visa: check before you go.